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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #50 - May 12^th, 2009 at 12:24pm Thanks so much. You rock. Potter
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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #51 - May 12^th, 2009 at 12:36pm First time to ever be seen in the Indian Ocean.. Killer Whales.. Close call..
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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #52 - May 12^th, 2009 at 12:43pm Thanks Potter and Joe.. 40kg Napoleon Wrass.. Helped my friend Nadeem (on my left) land it.. All these fish went to charity in India.. Nothing was wasted..
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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #53 - May 12^th, 2009 at 12:54pm I have around 150GB of videos and photos.. So I'll just put up a couple of more pics.. then I'll be on my way home.. (it's 8:43pm here and I was suppose to finish work at 3:00pm..!!) An eel.. in the Gulf of Arabia..
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SingleBreath CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 31 Dubai, UAE Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #54 - May 12^th, 2009 at 1:00pm One of my favourites..: Spot the bird.. Have a nice day guys.. I'm off, with the hope of a good night..
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #55 - May 12^th, 2009 at 1:01pm This is wondrous. Potter
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Val_ CH.com Sponsor Offline There is nothing permanent except change. Posts: 252 Bay Area, CA Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #56 - May 12^th, 2009 at 1:26pm Simply Amazing! Thanks for sharing. Val
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #57 - May 15^th, 2009 at 8:46am Incredible photographs. Thank you. Best wishes, George
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Reply #58 - May 15^th, 2009 at 11:53am

SingleBreath wrote on May 12^th, 2009 at 12:43pm:

40kg Napoleon Wrass..

Just showed the photo to my wee girl and her reply "That's not real daddy, that's a flippen cartoon" Grin

What an awesome fish Ashraf, biggest I've had on a boat was a conger we caught of the coast of Mayo and he wasn't that colourful just brown ,slimy and really pissed off.

Lefty...!

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Reply #59 - Jun 7^th, 2009 at 5:12pm

Potter, Val, George & Lefty..

Thanks a million for your compliments and I'm glad you liked'em..

I've been away for a few days in Tanzania and I'll be heading to Masira in Oman, this weekend, for 4 days, to spearfish, with a couple of friends.

The CH's have let me be since the 25th April, 1:33pm, just 2 days after the Hijama. My attacks had started approx. 20th March. Hence, they stayed for a month and 5 days.

I know what I'm hoping that would mean, but as I know you are all much more experienced with CH's than I am, I'd like to ask:

How many people think it's just an intermission period?

Thanks Everyone, upfront.. Wink

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Iddy CH.com Alumnus Offline Smile Posts: 486 Toronto,Canada Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #60 - Jun 7^th, 2009 at 9:39pm Wow,really great pics. Saw pics of Killer Wales with a youngster corner and kill a whale in Ganges Bay Salt Spring Island British Columbia. I missed it by three days. Hope to see new pics from your trip to Oman. Glad to hear you are pain free. May your intermission last a lifetime. Iddy
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Reply #61 - Jun 8^th, 2009 at 1:39pm

Iddy..

Missing them is sometimes a good thing, especially if you're spearfishing in their waters. Glad you enjoyed the pics.

My trip to Oman's been cancelled due to strong winds and bad viz. Not a good combination for spearfishing in Mako shark territory Wink

I'll keep you picture posted of our alternative location if any.

Amen to your prayers, wishing you and everyone here PF days forever.

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Reply #62 - Jun 8^th, 2009 at 3:55pm

Hi Ashraf -

I am so glad you have been PF for so long!! Also that you have been able to enjoy the water so. I miss it!! Tongue

I will live vicariously thru others till I can get out there again. hehe

As for your question -
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I know what I'm hoping that would mean, but as I know you are all much more experienced with CH's than I am, I'd like to ask:

How many people think it's just an intermission period?

I am in no way more experienced, but am happy to give you my thoughts on the matter.

I will look at every intermission period (when I get 'em again) as being CH-free once again. If it comes back, well - I will be better-prepared, and will deal with it then! I won't dwell on it in between, but I sure will be here in the meantime!! This place has been a godsend for me in my time of confusion, need of companionship (of the kind that can sympathize with what I'm going through) and time of need for assistance - with terms, med info, general info, etc.

So - to answer your question more straightforward - I think your HA's are gone - I would not expect them to come back tomorrow, next month, or next year!! I think it would be silly to raise your hopes up to the point that you would be crushed if they did again, but I would not Expect them to return...

just my thoughts on the matter. Wink

and I'm with Iddy - keep the pics coming when the viz is better!!

Val

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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #63 - Jun 8^th, 2009 at 4:31pm Great to hear you are enoying some pf time Ashraf! ' Amazing videos and pics! That is one strange looking fish! Thanks for sharing! Beth
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Reply #64 - Jun 10^th, 2009 at 3:29pm

Hey Val..

I really missed you.. Where've you been girl..? Thanks for the optimism.. It's always better than the alternative.. If you ever find yourself in the neighbourhood, drop me a line and we'll dive.. Same goes for everyone here too.. I take the O2 tank along on the boat, so no worries..

I was about to go for another Hijama today just incase, despite the pf 45 days, but I think your post went a long way.. Thanks girl..

Hi Beth..

It's nice to hear from you.. I'm glad you liked the pics.. Surething, I'll put up a few more for you & the guys, by popular demand..

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Val_ wrote on Jun 8^th, 2009 at 3:55pm:

Hi Ashraf -

I am so glad you have been PF for so long!! Also that you have been able to enjoy the water so. I miss it!! Tongue

I will live vicariously thru others till I can get out there again. hehe

As for your question -
Quote:

I know what I'm hoping that would mean, but as I know you are all much more experienced with CH's than I am, I'd like to ask:

How many people think it's just an intermission period?

I am in no way more experienced, but am happy to give you my thoughts on the matter.

I will look at every intermission period (when I get 'em again) as being CH-free once again. If it comes back, well - I will be better-prepared, and will deal with it then! I won't dwell on it in between, but I sure will be here in the meantime!! This place has been a godsend for me in my time of confusion, need of companionship (of the kind that can sympathize with what I'm going through) and time of need for assistance - with terms, med info, general info, etc.

So - to answer your question more straightforward - I think your HA's are gone - I would not expect them to come back tomorrow, next month, or next year!! I think it would be silly to raise your hopes up to the point that you would be crushed if they did again, but I would not Expect them to return...

just my thoughts on the matter. Wink

and I'm with Iddy - keep the pics coming when the viz is better!!

Val

Val..

Thank you for your wishes of optimisum.. My attacks became more severe until I did the Hijama on the 24th April 2009..

Within the following 24hrs, I had 5 bad attacks.. but since then, I have been pain free. My last attack was at 1:33pm on the 25th April 2009..!!

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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #66 - May 23^rd, 2010 at 8:51am Good to see you again, Ashraf, and I'm glad to hear you're still pain-free. Best wishes, George
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #67 - May 23^rd, 2010 at 11:51am Where the heck ya been? This thread needs new pics. Potter
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: How I turned myself into a CH exactly 3 weeks ago. Reply #68 - May 23^rd, 2010 at 9:14pm Potter wrote on May 23^rd, 2010 at 11:51am: This thread needs new pics. Potter Seconding that request. Been a long winter here (not yet over, judging by yesterday), and some tropical fishing photos would go over nicely. Best, George
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